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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.12, 44,677.44 and 18,948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.12, 44,677.44 and 18,948.42 is: 26,152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.12 : 44,677.44 = 18,948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.12/44,677.44 = 18,948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.12x = 44,677.44 × 18,948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.12x = 846,566,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,566,897.64/32,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.73

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